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No other concert film has ever expressed so fervently the erotic root of rock. Seeing it is the opposite of taking a trip down memory lane; it's more like a plunge into the belly of the beast.
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Soars on its purity of form, subdued elegance and tidy professionalism.
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Is "The Last Waltz" the greatest rock movie of all time? It makes its case persuasively in a restoration overseen by director Martin Scorsese and producer Robbie Robertson that's been released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the concert it made famous.
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The greatest rock concert movie ever made -- and maybe the best rock movie, period.
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An outstanding rock documentary.
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It's never been topped.
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There are few concert movies that were filmed were such abiding feeling and respect. It's of a potent vintage that goes down deceptively smoother with age.
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One of the rare rock films that produces the effect of a live concert: After each number, the audience erupts into applause.
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Scorsese's rockudrama withstands big-screen scrutiny some 24 years after its initial release.
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From a technical perspective, it's undoubtedly the most impressive and authentic concert film ever made.
